Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
boudoirs	13	13
bougier	13	13
boulder	13	13
bouldered	16	16
boulderer	15	15
boulderers	16	16
bouldering	19	19
boulders	14	14
bouldery	16	16
boulevard	19	19
boulevardier	22	22
boulevardiers	23	23
boulevards	20	20
bouleversement	27	27
bouleversements	28	28
bouncer	15	15
bouncers	16	16
bouncier	16	16
boundaries	16	16
boundary	16	16
boundaryless	21	21
bounder	13	13
bounderish	18	18
bounders	14	14
bourbon	15	15